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J443 LJU

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

Yellow Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,675 mi
Last recorded65,675 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ443 LJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2010 65,675 miles

Oil leak

exhaust starting to corrode and slightly loose on contre joint but still secure

under body chassis starting to corrode

Fail 6 Sep 2010 65,674 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

exhaust starting to corrode and slightly loose on contre joint but still secure

under body chassis starting to corrode

Pass 7 Sep 2009 63,000 miles

corrosion started both front wheel arches

Fail 7 Sep 2009 63,000 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion started both front wheel arches

Pass 8 Sep 2008 60,650 miles

corrosion started on both front wheel arches

Pass 13 Sep 2007 58,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 56,767 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 56,767 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 55,310 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Rascal?

Based on 30,067 MOT tests across 5,181 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
1,586
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
5,181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,785
fog lamp not working 1,982
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,802
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,564
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,381
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J443 LJU is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in Yellow with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Vauxhall Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 59,748 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Rascal fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,785 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J443 LJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Rascal typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 35 years old, this Vauxhall Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J443 LJU registered?

J443 LJU is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 17 September 1991.

Is J443 LJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J443 LJU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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